Weirton, WV – The Top of West Virginia Arts Council is proud to present Wednesday Morning, a unique group exhibition opening at the Summit Art Gallery on Wednesday, April 16th. Unlike traditional gallery shows, Wednesday Morning offers a look at the raw and expressive sketches created during weekly figure drawing sessions hosted at the gallery by members of the Arts Council.
An opening reception will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16th at the gallery, located inside the Top of West Virginia CVB at 243 Three Springs Drive, Suite 17, Weirton, WV. The exhibition will remain on display through May 30th, 2025 and is free and open to the public.
The show features works by Linda Craig, Gina Judy, Janice McSherry, Jaci Rice, Lorraine Robinson, Georgia Tambasis, and Bob Watson. These artists gather each Wednesday morning to draw from life in a collaborative setting. The group began as an idea proposed by Jaci Rice and is quickly becoming a favorite weekly activity of the artists. Each week, the artists bring their own materials, take turns posing for one another, and spend an hour capturing the human figure in a variety of styles and media. The results are immediate and honest – ranging from quick two-minute gesture sketches to more refined studies developed over ten to twenty minutes.
“There’s a primal joy in drawing,” shares group member Georgia Tambasis. “it’s direct, intuitive, and expressive. Each of us brings our own visual language to the page, and together, we learn experiment, and support one another.”
More than just a display of drawings, Wednesday Morning invites viewers to connect with the artistic process and even participate. The weekly drawing sessions are open to all-no experience required. Interested individuals are welcome to bring a sketchbook and pencil and join in.
“Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner, there’s something special about drawing with others. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the act of creating, observing, and sharing,” said Tambasis.
For more information about the show or how to join a Wednesday Morning session, contact the Top of WV at 304-797-7001 or email [email protected]
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About the Top of WV Arts Council
The Top of West Virginia Arts Council is a subcommittee of the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, focused on developing arts and culture in Brooke and Hancock Counties. New exhibitions open at the Summit Art Gallery every two months. Top of WV CVB represents the interests of its membership and encourages tourism, promotes the Arts, and increases economic activity and development to further the general welfare and prosperity of Brooke and Hancock Counties. Top of WV CVB is an independent non-profit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Learn more at www.topofwv.com
